Superior Nut and Candy is offering Holiday Gift Packs

Whatever the occasion – holiday party, home entertaining, family, friend and employee gifts – there's something for everyone at Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306) this December.

 

Superior Nut and Candy is offering Holiday Gift Packs from $4.95 to $20.95 or you can design your own.   Choose from freshly roasted nuts or add in chocolate covered nuts, raisins or your favorite treat.  Perfect for corporate, hostess gifts or just a small thank you to recognize the people in your life.  Don't' forget your teachers or postman.

Month-Long Specials and New Chicago French Market Offerings

Bello Tea has added several new fall drinks to its menu including the Gingerbread Tea Latte, the Pumpkin Spice Tea Latte, and the Pumpkin Spice Bubble Tea. Bello's fall offerings will be having you come back frequently throughout October. "The Gingerbread Tea Latte is amazingly delicious, says owner Tammy Reddy. "And what could be better than pumpkin pie flavor in a warm cozy drink? The Pumpkin Spice Tea Latte with its seasonal blend of pumpkin pie spices and other natural flavors is a yummy fall drink addition to our menu."

 

City Fresh Market has added two new items to its Tuesday lunch menu. The Chevap Sandwich includes house-made grilled Pork and Lamb Sausages, Roasted Red Pepper Relish, Butter and Parmesan Spread on homemade Pita Bread, and the Serbian Burger (Pljeskavica), made from the same meats as the Chevap but in patty form with the same toppings and pita. Both are only $5.99 and available on Tuesdays only.  
City Fresh Market also has added a fresh "make your own" Salad Bar.  Choose from a wide variety of greens, assorted vegetables, an array of toppings and salad dressings, $7.99 per pound.   

 

 

Lavazza Espression

Lavazza Espression is proud to share their new fall additions to their menu:

• Pumpkin Cheese Cake $4.50
• Pumpkin Gelato, Butter Pecan Gelato, and Sea Salt Caramel Gelato   Single Scoop: $2.60
     Double Scoop: $3.95
     Gelato Pint:  $8.95
• Pumpkin Butter Latte $3.65

A nostalgic blend of artisan crafted pumpkin butter, steamed milk, and smooth espresso.  Wrap your scarves around your neck and your hands around this seasonal specialty.

• Caramel Apple Cider $3.10-$3.90

Fresh apple cider infused with caramel and steamed to perfection.

 

 

Superior Nut and Candy has added an assortment of Halloween items to its already impressive collections of chocolates, assorted candies and fresh-roasted nuts. It also is offering Hand Dipped Caramel and Candy Apples this October.

Wisma chef/owner John des Rosier has expanded his jarred and canned product line.  Wisma is now selling 16 oz. jars of specially made Mayonnaise ($6) and Parmesan Aioli ($6) at the Chicago French Market. Ten ounce jars of Garlic Mustard and a Beer Mustard are available for $5 each. Chef des Rosier also has introduced a selection of rubs for meats and fish, $6.95 per jar.

Chicago French Market Harvest - Thursday, October 10 to Saturday, October 12

Chicago French Market will be celebrating the fall with its three-day Market Harvest, Thursday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, October 12. Vendors will be offering specials, samplings and showcasing new products.

 

Enjoy deals including 10 percent off all Tea Kits and Tea Accessories at Bello Tea. "It's the perfect time to stock up for upcoming hostess gifts and holiday gift-giving," says owner Tammy Reddy.

 

Swing by Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 10 for a complimentary cider tasting. Pastoral will be pairing these ciders with some of the best artisanal cheeses from coast to coast in conjunction with American Cheese Month.

 

During the Market Harvest, Delightful Pastries will be sampling a variety of its brownies.  Also, on October 11, Delightful will be celebrating World Egg Day. For only $1 extra, diners can add egg and cheese to their popular Three Piggly Wigglys sandwich ($10) with Polish ham, lean crispy bacon, pan-fried-pork-cutlet, and pickles served on an "everything" bun.

 

"October is the perfect time to celebrate the fall harvest," says Nico Hua, partner of Delightful Pastries. "We encourage our guests to enjoy our savory offerings including homemade, gluten free Butternut Squash Soup, The Thanksgiving sandwich, or enjoy a combination Sandwich and Soup for $10.25.

 

Finish your meal with the pumpkin cayenne pepper cheesecake brownie, a pumpkin-shaped all butter sugar cookie, or take home a loaf of the pumpkin bread, all perfect for the Harvest Fest.  

Spicy Monkey will be offering pumpkin spice soup and its Thanksgiving Grilled Cheese sandwich; Superior Nut and Candy will have special hand-dipped candy and caramel apples; Oh Olive! will feature Red Apple and Cranberry Pear Balsamic, Autumn Harvest and Pumpkin Patch Teas, and Butternut Squash Sauce. Fumare Meats and Deli adds Harvest Kale Soup to its Harvest Fest menu, Frietkoten features American Craft and German Oktoberfest Beers, and Abbey Brown Artisan Soap show its Pumpkin Pie Soap.

 

Thursday, October 10 Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine - Cider Tasting 
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary

 

Just in time for fall!  Swing by Pastoral 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 10 for a complimentary cider tasting. Pastoral will be pairing ciders with some of the best artisanal cheeses from coast to coast in conjunction with American Cheese Month.

American Cheese Month activities continue at Pastorial Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine with their "Meet the Cheesemaker" series as Matthew Scott of Twin Maple Farm in NY showcases his award winning cheese, Hudson Red, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, October 12. This is a unique opportunity to taste this one-of-a-kind American original and to meet the man behind the curd.

Chicago French Market September News & Events

     

131 N. Clinton St.
Chicago, IL 60661(312) 575-0306
www.chicagofrenchmarket.com 

NEWEST VENDOR


Superior Nut and Candy

Chicago French Market introduces its newest vendor Superior Nut and Candy, joining the market in September 2011.

The Superior Nut and Candy success story started in Chicago in 1982 by the Mastrangelo family when they opened their first retail store selling nuts, chocolates and candies to local neighborhood customers.  Quickly earning a reputation for serving fresh roasted snack nuts, confections and candies, the company grew into a chain of stores throughout the Chicago land area. Since this beginning, Superior Nut and Candy have transformed itself into a consumer snack company specializing in nuts, chocolates and candies. The Superior brand can be found in many stores throughout the country.
Through the years, Superior has maintained its focus on delivering freshly roasted nuts, chocolate and yogurt products, and popular candies that will be available to you in bulk. In addition to our broad manufacturing capabilities we roast nuts, coat our own chocolates and yogurts, on the south side Chicago and source candy from the best suppliers in the country. This ensures that you will have the freshest products. Stop by and check out their enormous assortments!

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September 3, 2011 Join the FliP Crepes team as they teach you the art of the French crepe during their Savory Couples Crepe Class, 2–4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3! This is a couple’s class so grab a partner and learn to make savory crepes. Tickets are $95 per couple. Purchase your tickets online www.flipcrepes.com.

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September 5, 2011
Please note The Chicago French Market will be closed for Labor Day Monday, September 5.

September 8, 2011

Relax with The Chicago French Market’s Rush Hour Music Series event featuring singer/songwriter Jacqueline Sylvie, 4–7 p.m. Thursday, September 8! This free event showcases this acoustic singer, who performs everything from folk, rock to R & B. As the week winds down, pick up dinner, something to drink and listen to the sweet sounds. 

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September 8, 2011
Take your taste buds somewhere they’ve never been before! Join Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine for their free monthly wine tasting, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, September 8! Taste several varieties of featured artisan wines.

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September 10, 2011
Learn the art of making a delicious crepe with FliP Crepes’ Savory Couples Crepe Class, 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 10! This is a couple’s class so grab a partner and learn to make savory crepes for two. Tickets are $95 per couple. Purchase your ticket on line www.flipcrepes.com.

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September 12, 2011
Join RAW.’s Vegan Food Prep Class Series that teaches you how to prepare amazing foods from well-known Chef Carole Jones, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, September 12. Learn how to create RAW.’s own signature dehydrated snacks recipes: Kale Chips, Nachos Chips and Assorted Dips!

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September 14, 2011
Make your lunch hour more enjoyable with The Chicago French Market’s free Lunch Hour Music Series! Annalee Hooson will be performing many original songs as well as easy listening cover songs. Grab your coworker and make your lunch hour a special one with fun, happy and refreshing music, 11-2 p.m. Wednesday, September 14!

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September 14, 2011
Join Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine for the second installment of their free monthly tasting featuring Artisan Beers, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 14! Taste several varieties of featured artisan beers.

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September 17, 2011

The Chicago French Market will host its first ever Meet the Market Open House, 11-3 p.m. Saturday, September 17!  This free event offers the chance to meet vendors, sample their products, enjoy live performances by Wiggleworms for kids and enjoy award-winning acoustic Americana band, The Spares, complimentary champagne, exclusive offers and demos, plus fill out a special survey for a chance to win a Chicago French Market gift collection valued at $500 (No purchase necessary)!  

All Chicagoans and visitors are invited to enjoy this free event with a chance to meet Chicago French Market’s variety of purveyors and featured artisans such as Mary and Theresa Nguyen of Saigon Sisters, Greg O’Neill and Ken Miller of Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine, Michael Canady of Canady Le Chocolatier, Keli Fayard of Vanille Pâtisserie, Dick McCracken of Fumare Meats, Dobra Bielinski of Delightful Pastries, Carole Jones and Polly Gaza of RAW., Israel Szudler of Presto Café & Grill, Antoine Elie of FliP Crepes and more! 

The Spares, award-winning acoustic Americana band
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
12:15 p.m.-3 p.m.
Old Town School of Folk Music’s Wiggleworms, music program for children under 5
11:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

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September 17, 2011
FliP Crepes will offer their third Savory Couples Crepe Class, 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17! Join the Flip Crepes team as they teach you the art of the French crepe.  This is a couple’s class so grab a partner and learn to make savory crepes. Tickets are $95 per couple.  Purchase your tickets online www.flipcrepes.com.

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September 20, 2011
Join The Chicago French Market and Executive Chef Colin Beaumier of Bistro Voltaire for our free Dine Around the Market Series, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, September 20! Two dishes will be created and demonstrated by Chef Beaumier, using ingredients from The Chicago French Market, followed by sampling of the chef’s creations. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask one of Chicago best-known chefs your culinary questions!
After attending college at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, Colin's real journey began. Working in a busy restaurant across from the Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee, the seed was planted after working with a great chef-mentor from the Culinary Institute of America. After a suggestion and a game plan, Colin attended the CIA graduating in 2001 with amazing experiences, culminating in winning a spot at the Aspen Food and Wine Festival getting to work with cooking legend Jacques Pepin who had an amazing effect on his philosophy of cooking and life. He honed his craft and developed his repertoire at Coquette Cafe and Sanford restaurants under the tutelage of Chef Sandy D'Amato and his wife Angie. After four years, Colin set out to prove himself in kitchens in Minneapolis, Traverse City Michigan; accumulating these experiences with a great run at Whitehall Hotel in Chicago. Colin returned from Wisconsin after opening Kickshaw restaurant in 2009 to take the helm at Bistro Voltaire returning to the great French classics. Bistro Voltaire is wonderful place to experience the timelessness of traditional French cuisine! 

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September 21, 2011
Join The Chicago French Market as we play host to Social Media Week, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 21! Join leaders from Facebook, Local Guide Chicago and Vienna Beef to discuss the impact of mobile applications on social media. Sponsored by the Chicago Tribune, Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) and the Zócala Group
SCHEDULE:
6-6:55 p.m. – Registration networking6:55-7 p.m. – Todor Krecu, introductions7-7:15 p.m. – Brad Auerbach, Facebook, Director, Marketing Solutions
7:15-7:30 p.m. – Carrie Bodman – Vienna Beef Mobile Application7:30-7:45 p.m. – Uki Lucas – Local Guide Chicago Mobile Application7:45-8 p.m. – Q & A
Register beginning September 6.

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September 22, 2011
Kick back and relax with The Chicago French Market’s Rush Hour Music Series featuring Joel Palmer, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 22! Joel is an accomplished finger style guitarist and studied vocalist who has mastered the art of interweaving vocal melody with his guitar, creating a second voice as if he’s his own duet. His original songs are moving, inspiring, and clever. He’ll make you cry, think and smile all in the same set!

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September 24, 2011
Join FliP Crepes for the fourth installment of their Savory Couples Crepe Class,
2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 24! Join the FliP Crepes team as they teach you the art of the French crepe. This is a couple’s class so grab a partner and learn to make savory crepes. Tickets are $95 per couple. Purchase your tickets online at www.flipcrepes.com. 

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September 28, 2011 Join The Chicago French Market for their last Rush Hour Music Series event for the month featuring acoustic singer/songwriter Jacqueline Sylvie, 11-2 p.m. Wednesday, September 28! Jacqueline Sylvie performs everything from folk, rock to R & B. As the week winds down, pick up dinner, something to drink and listen to the sweet sounds!

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Below are September’s Features, Specials and New Introductions

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City Fresh Market is featuring a Fresh Hot Fish Sandwich with tilapia/sole fish, lettuce, tomato, onions and tartar sauce on a soft sandwich roll. ($4.99)

September 26, 27 and 28 City Fresh Market will be celebrating the best of the best of the fall season; the apple. Choose from a wide variety of fresh apples as they are featured in the market.

Chicago Organics is launching new freshly made salads, choose from: Mediterranean Potato Salad, Chicken Salad Grand Mere, Shrimp Salad, Chicken Curry Salad, Asian Chicken Salad, Marinated Vegetable Salad, Ham and Bean Salad and Caprese Salad!  All salads are $4.50 per 1/2 lb.

Inspired by the harvest season, Delightful Pastries is introducing a fresh fall menu featuring pumpkin bread and butternut squash soup. Both offerings are ideal for a quick lunch or to take home for your family dinner!

Just arrived Gramp’s Gourmet is now offering Lou’s old fashion Apple Sauces, Mayo & Mustard Spreads and different Salsas. Ideal for any occasion. Gramp’s is also featuring weekly specials, come in and check them out!

Juice Bar is launching fresh new additions to their menu; several innovative smoothies and homemade soups that will change seasonally.
Start your autumn with Les Fleurs’ large array of fall chrysanthemums! Choose them by the bunch, single flowers or let Les Fleurs create an amazing arrangement.

Presto Café & Grill just added a Breaded Chicken Schnitzel with Rice and Salad, ($6.99) to their ever growing menu of Mediterranean foods.

Saigon Sisters' newly appointed Executive Chef Matt Riordan will soon release his innovative Fall Menu which includes a fresh signature banh mi sandwich; Haute Dog, Chicago Style, all beef hot dogs with spicy mustard mayo, pickled red onions, daikon, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, sliced tomatoes, celery salt and jalapenos ($7).

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